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Barratt upbeat on near-term growth as profits surge

Britain's biggest homebuilder Barratt Developments has forecast robust forward sales, allaying concerns about a cooling housing market following the partial removal of a temporary cut in property purchase tax.
Business • 02 Sep 21

Persimmon reports slide in profits for 2020

Britain's second-largest homebuilder Persimmon said today it was targeting a full return to pre-pandemic new home completion levels next year as it reported a 25% slump in annual pre-tax profit.
Business • 03 Mar 21

UK's Taylor Wimpey says still selling homes virtually

Taylor Wimpey has continued to sell houses despite wide-ranging UK restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and the shutting of its business locations, the UK's third-largest homebuilder said today.
Business • 23 Apr 20

Boss of Persimmon to step down after bonus backlash

The boss of Britain's second-biggest housebuilder Persimmon is to step down after the board said criticism of his multi-million pound bonus was a continuing distraction that had hit the company's reputation.
Business • 07 Nov 18

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